High School Athletic Trainer — Injury Care & Prevention

Florida Department of Financial Services; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 46,145 - 53,645; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Florida Retirement System

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Low-cost supplemental benefit packages

Professional development opportunities

Tuition waiver program

Paid holidays and leave

ASL on campus training

Job summary

Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind seeks an Athletic Trainer to develop and oversee a comprehensive program for student-athletes. The role covers prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and education while ensuring compliance with state laws and school policies.

Responsibilities include injury management, documentation, and collaboration with coaches. Travel, evening events, and commitment to communicating with diverse communities, including Deaf/Hard of Hearing students, are

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in athletic training or health-related field with BOC certification.
• Three years of athletic training experience and eligibility for Florida licensure.
• Ability to manage medical records and communicate with physicians, parents, and coaches.
• Willingness to obtain required sign language proficiency and CPI training.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a comprehensive athletic training program for high school athletics.
• Provide injury prevention, assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and return-to-play decisions.
• Deliver first aid, emergency care, and event coverage for practices and games.
• Maintain confidential health records and communicate status to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with coaches to implement sport-specific conditioning and safety plans.

Skills

Athletic training knowledge

Injury prevention

Return-to-play management

Emergency care

Communication with stakeholders

Sign language proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in athletic training or health-related field

Three years athletic training experience

BOC certification

Florida licensure eligibility (ATC/LAT)

Tools

Documentation systems

Job description

Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind seeks an Athletic Trainer to develop and oversee a comprehensive program for student-athletes. The role covers prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and education while ensuring compliance with state laws and school policies.

Responsibilities include injury management, documentation, and collaboration with coaches. Travel, evening events, and commitment to communicating with diverse communities, including Deaf/Hard of Hearing students, are